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08/22/2026

🧵 Saturday Dream Session: What’s on your Quilting Bucket List? ✨

Imagine this: You have unlimited time, a dedicated fabric budget, and a magic wand that guarantees every single seam lands perfectly on the first try. 🪄

If skill, time, and money were no object... what is the ONE dream quilt pattern or technique you would start making today?

An ornate Victorian crazy quilt packed with silks, satins, velvets, and detailed hand embroidery?

A sprawling postage stamp quilt made of thousands of tiny 1.5" squares with zero repeating fabrics?

An epic, intricate fussy-cut Tula Pink masterpiece?

A massive, precision-pieced Judy Niemeyer foundation paper piecing showstopper?

A patient, hand-stitched English Paper Piecing (EPP) mosaic?

An heirloom Baltimore Album applique quilt or a legendary Dear Jane?

Drop your ultimate bucket-list quilt in the comments below (with a picture of the pattern if you have one)! Have you already checked one off your dream list? Tell us about it and show off a picture! 👇👇👇

08/21/2026

🎄 Feature Fabric Friday: Cozy Up with The North Pole! ❄️

Get ready to fall in love with winter crafting! We just unpacked the brand-new The North Pole collection from Riley Blake Designs, and trust us—it is an absolute showstopper!

This collection features whimsical holiday prints, charming winter motifs, and a gorgeous seasonal color palette that will instantly put you in a festive mood. But here’s the absolute best part: the entire line is 100% ultra-soft flannel!

Looking for the perfect weekend project? We have The North Pole fabric panel in stock now, and Riley Blake has released a FREE Panel Quilt Pattern designed specifically for it! Paired with the coordinating flannel coordinates, it makes a super quick, irresistibly snuggly throw quilt.

📥 Download the free pattern here:

https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/quiltpatterns/TheNorthPoleFreePattern.pdf

Whether you’re dreaming up cuddly throw quilts, festive pillowcases, or the ultimate pair of cozy holiday pajamas, this fabric feels as amazing as it looks. Photos don't do this plush texture justice—you have to feel it in person!

Stop by the shop this weekend to stroke the bolts, pick up your panel, and grab your favorite prints before they melt off the shelves! ✂️✨

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

📐✨ TUTORIALS & TIPS THURSDAY: Step-by-Step Machine Binding! ✨📐

Looking for a fast, durable, and clean way to bind your quilts entirely on the sewing machine? 🧵💨

In this video, Corey Yoder from Coriander Quilts breaks down her complete machine binding method from start to finish. Whether you're working on a deadline or just want to finish up those pending quilt tops, this guide covers all the essentials using traditional techniques!

💡 What You'll Learn in This Video:

Continuous Strips & Diagonal Joins: How to sew diagonal seams when joining your binding strips to reduce bulk along the edges.

Attaching to the Back: Starting on the backside first so you have total visual control when finishing on the front.

Crisp Mitered Corners: The classic fold-up and fold-down technique to get sharp 45° mitered corners every time.

Measuring & Joining the Ends: How to accurately measure, cut, and sew your ending tails together for a seamless final join.

Clean Topstitching: Tips on pressing, clipping with Wonder Clips, and topstitching close to the folded edge on the front.

It’s a fantastic walk-through to help you check those quilt projects off your list! ✂️🎨

📺 Watch the full tutorial here:

👉 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSom8s63e3U

Do you finish your bindings on the machine or do you prefer hand sewing? Let us know in the comments below! 👇❤️

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08/19/2026

🎒✏️ TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE: Help Us Support Local Classrooms! ✏️🎒

Our Back to School Supply Drive is in full swing, but time is ticking! The drive ends at the end of August, so take the opportunity to drop off your donations at Sew Many Things Sewing Center before the month wraps up!

Local teachers have put together a specific wishlist of classroom essentials. To make sure these items last our students and teachers through the entire school year, teachers have requested specific brands where noted below:

📋 Teacher-Requested Supply List:
Pencils & Pens: Ticonderoga pencils, Sharpie markers, Flair markers, and dry erase markers

Paper & Folders: White and colored cardstock, art tissue paper, Post-It notes, and red 3-prong folders

Adhesives & Paints: Elmer's liquid glue, glue sticks, and watercolor paints

Classroom Essentials & Tools: Plastic pencil boxes, tissues, Goo Gone, and sensory fidget toys (like Liquid Motion Bubblers)

Every single donation helps relieve the financial burden on our hardworking local teachers and ensures students have the tools they need to succeed! 🍎✨

Drop off your donations at the shop during our regular store hours through the end of the month. Thank you all so much for your generosity and community spirit! ❤️

Have you dropped off your donation yet? Drop a ✏️ or 🎒 in the comments below! 👇

08/18/2026

🎓✨ ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN TO QUILT? NOW IS YOUR TIME! ✨🎓

If you’ve been dreaming of making your very first quilt—or feel like you need a complete, step-by-step reset on the absolute basics—our upcoming Quilting Academy Intro (QA100) course was built just for you!

This is a true beginner-focused series designed to take the guesswork out of quilting in a warm, encouraging, and supportive environment. 🧵🪡

🗓️ Class Details:
Course: QA100 - Quilting Academy Intro

Sessions: 4 Guided Sessions

Dates: September 16th, September 23rd, September 30th, & October 7th

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

💡 What You’ll Learn (Step-by-Step!):
We’ll start right at the beginning and guide you through every essential skill you need to build your very first quilt with total confidence:

Tools of the Trade: How to safely and accurately use a rotary cutter, mat, and rulers

Fabric Prep & Pressing: Secrets to keeping your fabric flat and warp-free

The Perfect Seam: How to achieve that famous, essential 1/4" seam allowance

Piecing & Assembling: Putting your blocks together, adding borders, and finishing your project!

No experience? No problem! We’ll be right by your side every step of the way. 🌟

🎟️ Spots are limited to make sure every beginner gets plenty of one-on-one help!

🔗 Click here to learn more and reserve your spot:

👉 https://www.sewmanythingssc.com/module/class/164261/qa100-quilting-academy-intro-4-sessions

08/17/2026

🧵 Quilt Inspiration Alert: Have you explored the Riley Blake Block Challenge? 🧵

Whether you want to make your very own sampler or just make a quick, satisfying weekend block, the Riley Blake Designs Block Challenge is one of our favorite free resources to share with you!

✨ A Little History:
Riley Blake launched this annual sew-along back in 2021, and it’s been inspiring quilters everywhere ever since. Each year, they team up with 16 different incredible quilt designers to release 16 free 10" block patterns throughout the challenge. The challenge begins in January each year, and the 2026 blocks have already been released.

🎨 Why We Love It (And Why You Will Too!):

Endless Variety: You get to try techniques and styles from 16 unique designers.

100% Free Patterns: Every single pattern from 2021 to the present is still available to download for free!

Mix & Match Power: Because every year features the exact same 10" block size, you aren't limited to just one year's lineup. You can pick four blocks from 2021, six from 2023, and six from this year to design a quilt that is entirely your own!

It’s an amazing source of inspiration, a great way to practice new techniques, or a fun excuse to dive into your stash and pull some favorite fabrics.

🔗 Check out all the free pattern downloads here:

08/16/2026

✨☕ Happy Sunday, Sewing Family! ☕✨

It’s so easy to get caught up in matching every single point, pulling out the seam ripper over a tiny mismatch, or stressing over a line of quilting that isn't completely straight.

But here is your gentle Sunday reminder: every quilt tells a story, and love is never perfect! ❤️🧵

Quilting isn't a race to a flawless finish line—it’s the peaceful rhythm of the needle, the warmth of the fabric in your lap, and the joy of creating something with your own two hands. The small imperfections are just proof that a human heart made it, not a factory machine.

So take a deep breath, give yourself some grace, and just enjoy the process today.

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you're spending a little time at your sewing machine this Sunday! 👇✂️

08/15/2026

🎉🥳 TODAY IS THE DAY! IT’S FINALLY HERE! 🥳🎉

In JUST 2 HOURS, the doors open for our massive Customer Appreciation Event! From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM today, we are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate YOU—our incredible sewing and quilting family!

Come hungry, bring a friend, and get ready for 6 full hours of food, fun, prizes, and unmissable shop savings at Sew Many Things Sewing Center:

⏰ NEW EXTENDED HOURS!

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Enjoy 2 extra hours of celebration!)

🌭 FREE LUNCH ON US!

Hot dogs fresh off the grill, chips, cookies, and cold drinks! 🍪🥤

🎁 HOURLY PRIZE DRAWINGS!

We'll be drawing for awesome prizes every single hour! (Must be present to win!)

✂️ UNBELIEVABLE ONE-DAY-ONLY DEALS:

$5/yard Precuts (1-yard and 3-yard cuts!)

$8/yard Last Call Fabrics

Fat Quarter Frenzy: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE!

50% OFF Bolt Ends (2 yards and under!)

3-Yard Quilt Kits: 20% OFF!

Special Bundle: Buy three 3-Yard Quilt Kits, get a FREE 3-Yard Quilt Book!

Precuts (Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs): 20% OFF!

Christmas & Halloween Fabrics: 10% OFF!

Select Flannels: 20% OFF!

Fashion Fabrics: 50% OFF!

Half Packs: 20% OFF!

Quiltworx Kits: 30% OFF!

Kimberbell Embroidery Products: Up to 30% OFF!

License to Create Kits: 50% OFF!

Remnants & Store Samples: 50% OFF!

Previous Years' Shop Hop Tees: 50% OFF!

Isacord Thread: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE!

Embellish/Micro Thread: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!

Cosplay Hero Foam: 50% OFF!

Head on over to the shop—doors open at 10:00 AM sharp! Drop a comment if you're on your way! 👇❤️

08/14/2026

⏰🎉 ONE DAY TO GO! TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🎉⏰

The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, Saturday, August 15th, is our Customer Appreciation Event, and we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!

Since we upgraded this event to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever, here is your quick 24-hour reminder on all the key details and NEW updates for tomorrow:

⏰ NEW EXTENDED HOURS!

We’re giving you two extra hours of fun! Come party with us from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

🌭 FREE LUNCH ON US!

Hot dogs fresh off the grill, chips, cookies, and cold drinks! 🍪🥤

🎁 HOURLY PRIZE DRAWINGS!

We’re giving away awesome prizes every single hour! (Must be present to win!)

✂️ MASSIVE ONE-DAY-ONLY DEALS LIST:

$5/yard Precuts (1-yard and 3-yard cuts!)

$8/yard Last Call Fabrics

Fat Quarter Frenzy: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE!

50% OFF Bolt Ends (2 yards and under!)

3-Yard Quilt Kits: 20% OFF!

Special Bundle: Buy three 3-Yard Quilt Kits, get a FREE 3-Yard Quilt Book!

Precuts (Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs): 20% OFF!

Christmas & Halloween Fabrics: 10% OFF!

Select Flannels: 20% OFF!

Fashion Fabrics: 50% OFF!

Half Packs: 20% OFF!

Quiltworx Kits: 30% OFF!

Kimberbell Embroidery Products: Up to 30% OFF!

License to Create Kits: 50% OFF!

Remnants & Store Samples: 50% OFF!

Previous Years' Shop Hop Tees: 50% OFF!

Isacord Thread: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE!

Embellish/Micro Thread: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!

Cosplay Hero Foam: 50% OFF!

🎒✏️ TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVE!

Don't forget—we’re also collecting teacher-requested classroom supplies (like Ticonderoga pencils, markers, cardstock, and glue) to support our local schools!

Doors open at 10am and we'll be waiting to show you how much we appreciate you! Who’s got their shopping list ready?